by George P. Hassett

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man suspected of breaking and entering into a local woman’s home.

The man, described as a well groomed and black, 5-foot 10-inches tall and wearing a dark coat, allegedly followed the female victim from the Davis Square train station up College Avenue and tried to strike up a conversation. Police said the victim walked away but the suspect continued to follow and watched the victim as she entered her Ball Square home.

Two hours later, the victim heard noises from inside her home. Police said it was her back door being forced open. 

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Within seconds, there was a knock on her bedroom door, police said. The victim opened the door, believing it was another resident, but instead, saw the same person who had been walking beside her on College Avenue two hours earlier, police said. The victim let out a scream and the man fled the area. 

Somerville Police are asking that if anyone recognizes the suspect in the sketch to immediately contact Det. Paul Duffy, 617 625-1600, ext 7219.